MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1216193 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Are there any individuals looking to volunteer in the DMV area? If so We Feed Our People (WFOP) is holding its annual day of service event January 16-18, 2016. More information about WFOP can be found at their website <a target="_blank" href="http://www.wefeedourpeople.org">http://www.wefeedourpeople.org</a> or on the Facebook event page <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/">https://www.facebook.com/events/</a> [login to see] 98627/ looking forward to seeing you there. <br /><br /><br />Their Story<br />When WFOP was first launched in 1988, programs that provided for the homeless, including most shelters, did not provide meals on Sundays and holidays. As a result the King Holiday would harm those that he dedicated the last days of his life attempting to help – poor people. Originally; our effort involved a few friends donating the money they would receive for the paid holiday to prepare and serve a meal to the 12-15 people who lived in the park next to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington, DC. As these friends shared this idea with others, the desire to be a part and to contribute began to grow. Volunteers came by the dozens with freshly cooked turkeys, vegetables, breads and warm clothes. The simple idea of three students to cook food in their homes for 12-15 homeless people had turned into an event that provided meals and warm clothing for over 400 people and had the support of nearly 100 volunteers. This was all accomplished within one week of the inception of the idea. 2016-01-05T12:01:01-05:00 MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1216193

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Are there any individuals looking to volunteer in the DMV area? If so We Feed Our People (WFOP) is holding its annual day of service event January 16-18, 2016. More information about WFOP can be found at their website <a target="_blank" href="http://www.wefeedourpeople.org">http://www.wefeedourpeople.org</a> or on the Facebook event page <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/">https://www.facebook.com/events/</a> [login to see] 98627/ looking forward to seeing you there. <br /><br /><br />Their Story<br />When WFOP was first launched in 1988, programs that provided for the homeless, including most shelters, did not provide meals on Sundays and holidays. As a result the King Holiday would harm those that he dedicated the last days of his life attempting to help – poor people. Originally; our effort involved a few friends donating the money they would receive for the paid holiday to prepare and serve a meal to the 12-15 people who lived in the park next to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in downtown Washington, DC. As these friends shared this idea with others, the desire to be a part and to contribute began to grow. Volunteers came by the dozens with freshly cooked turkeys, vegetables, breads and warm clothes. The simple idea of three students to cook food in their homes for 12-15 homeless people had turned into an event that provided meals and warm clothing for over 400 people and had the support of nearly 100 volunteers. This was all accomplished within one week of the inception of the idea.

2016-01-05T12:01:01-05:00 2016-01-05T12:01:01-05:00 LTC Stephen F. 1216247

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks for sharing the information about We Feed Our People (WFOP) and its annual day of service event January 16-18, 2016 <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="255581" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/255581-92y-unit-supply-specialist">MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member</a>. <br />I hope the event is well attended and that the weather is pleasant that day.

2016-01-05T12:25:55-05:00 2016-01-05T12:25:55-05:00 SPC Makissa Lewis 1217326

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks for sharing.

2016-01-05T21:44:58-05:00 2016-01-05T21:44:58-05:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 1243352

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="255581" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/255581-92y-unit-supply-specialist">MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member</a> while we can't blame no one for the cold, I wish it was more organized. It wasn't the experience I was expecting...

2016-01-18T14:55:09-05:00 2016-01-18T14:55:09-05:00 Lt Col Charlie Brown 3549740

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is this still happening?

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